Scutus

[Zooid]

Does anyone have a Scutus in thier tank?

http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=scutus

Are these harmful to corals and/or other livestock?
I found one cruising around in my tank this morning and since I didn't know what it was, I took him out and put him in a refugium.

[BrianPlankis]

We have a couple of people attempting Scutus in their tanks and one Breeder has them reproducing left and right in his tank. I have a few in my tank, but rarely see them and no babies yet.

Generally they are considered "reef safe" as long as you don't mind them eating sponges and possibly tunicates. I have several varieties of sponges and tunicates in my tank and they never seem to eat them.

I have heard a couple of stories of them accidentally nibbling on a stoney coral, but these stories are really rare. I have many different types of corals in my tank and they haven't bothered any of them. I just wish mine would reproduce!

Do a search on the forums for Scutus and you can see the other threads by other Breeders.

Brian

[Zooid]

Thanks Brian
I knew you'd have an answer for me hehe.
Now if I could just get some more scutus.

[BrianPlankis]

Thanks Brian
I knew you'd have an answer for me hehe.
Now if I could just get some more scutus.

We could probably get you some if you want, but the Breeder works nights and is hard to get a hold of most of the time.

Last time I heard from him he had around 30-40 in his 200 gallon tank, so enough to start another population for sure. But you need a good sized tank for them to have enough to eat since their diet is not very well known.

If anyone wants any, please send me a PM.

Brian